From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Confidential note from 'C' to 'Hs' seeking design advice for a new sports model, focusing on aerodynamics and coachwork.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\1\ scan0307 | |
| Date | 27th August 1927 | |
| (copy of written note). X8830 To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from C. C/C27.8.27. CONFIDENTIAL. RE. SPORTS MODEL. X8777 In getting out designs for a body for this car there are a few points upon which you can help us and I should be glad if you could tell me :- (1) Is it essential from a wind resistance or rather stream-lining effect for the rounded back being made to take the wheel. (2) I presume it is essential the wheel should be carried on the rear. (3) Are the wings on the blue car the right shape and efficient as mud guards. (4) Any other special arrangements you may have made that are essential from a wind resistance and wind cutting point of view. (5) Presumable, weight is a consideration. What are your views about limits for coachwork. We anticipate we shall have to fit a light low Weyman body to some of them as this appears to be quite popular with the sporty drivers. C. | ||